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A town of 367. A regional job hub with 151 jobs.
Brimhall Nizhoni’s average trip to work is 55 minutes, above both the New Mexico town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 1 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Brimhall Nizhoni. Brimhall Nizhoni has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Brimhall Nizhoni beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 373 in 2000, 286 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2019 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
Explore the history →Brimhall Nizhoni is unincorporated, so McKinley County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Brimhall Nizhoni.
38% of residents live below the poverty line in Brimhall Nizhoni, against 21% in New Mexico’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. 2.6% of working residents work locally in Brimhall Nizhoni. The top destinations are Gallup (34%), Crownpoint (13%) and Albuquerque (6%).
| Brimhall Nizhoni | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 38% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 14% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Brimhall Nizhoni has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Brimhall Nizhoni is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
40% of Brimhall Nizhoni adults say their health is fair or poor. No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Brimhall Nizhoni. 25% of Brimhall Nizhoni adults report frequent mental distress.
| Brimhall Nizhoni | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 26% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Brimhall Nizhoni | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 41.5% | 14.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
16 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Brimhall Nizhoni’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Brimhall Nizhoni; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Brimhall Nizhoni residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
Where Brimhall Nizhoni’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Brimhall Nizhoni (Navajo: Maʼii Tééh Yitłizhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census, up from 199 in 2010. The Navajo Coyote Canyon Chapter House is located in Brimhall.
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Brimhall Nizhoni has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.